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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.04, 414.09 and 102.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.04, 414.09 and 102.70 is: 154.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.04 : 414.09 = 102.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.04/414.09 = 102.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.04x = 414.09 × 102.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.04x = 42,526.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,526.53/276.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.06

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